Environmental Specialist

Description

- Perform universal/chemical waste disposal, neutralization tank remediation, chemical inventory, lab services support, confined space entries, chemical decontamination, underground and aboveground storage tank cleaning and closure, sample collection, separator cleaning and emergency response services - Must have a strong interest in working in the field with hazardous waste - Perform audits and inspections of facilities and laboratories - Strong communication skills and being able to work independently

Skills

customer service, environmental, health & safety, excel, chemistry, Environmental science, osha, field service, field surveying, hazardous material

Top Skills Details

customer service,environmental,health & safety

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's in science related field - Environmental Science degree preferred - Related field (Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geology, Marine, etc.) - Need some sort of prior work experience, ideally hands on or customer service (NOT research) - Must be personable and able to interact with clients daily - Must be comfortable with the physical aspects of the position in packing and disposing of chemicals

Experience Level

Entry Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Astoria, NY.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Astoria,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.